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Laboratory and X-Ray

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Laboratory and X-Ray

OUHS offers an on-site federally certified laboratory. 


Preparing for your Appointment

We understand that many patients may feel nervous about getting bloodwork or being around needles. Our staff is trained and ready to make your experience as comfortable and pain-free as possible. If you know that you're going to get bloodwork, we encourage you to eat before your appointment, wear comfortable clothing, and share your worry with the laboratory staff.


Common Lab Tests

Common Tests include:

  • sexual health screenings (see below)
  • thyroid testing
  • lipid profiles
  • hormone testing
  • blood sugar test
  • liver function test
  • strep test
  • influenza test
  • urine test 
  • mononucleosis test

Pregnancy Testing

A pregnancy test may be requested through the clinic nurse.  Do not check in at the lab until you have made your request through the nurse.  Call (405)325-8732 to schedule a test.

All lab tests require a doctor's order. Please call (405) 325-4441 to schedule an appointment.


Blood Type Testing

Blood Type Testing instructions:

  1. Log into Health Connection healthconnection.ou.edu
  2. Click on the FORMS header
  3. Scroll down to the LAB section
  4. Complete the ABO/Rh Blood Type Testing form, and then call (405)325-8732 to request a test.

The cost for a blood type test is $25 and must be paid at the time of service.


Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Currently, we are offering STI Screenings on an appointment-only basis (no walk-ins at this time).

Please call the laboratory for additional information regarding collection times and procedures. Results will be available through Health Connection.

STI Testing WITHOUT Symptoms

For those who have no symptoms or exposure, we provide screening for syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia without seeing a provider.  Please follow the instructions below:

  1. Log into Health Connection healthconnection.ou.edu
  2. Click on the FORMS header
  3. Scroll down to the LAB section
  4. Complete the STI Screening form, and then call (405)325-8732 to request a test.
  5. Results will be available through Health Connection.

STI Testing WITH Symptoms or Known Exposure

OU Health Services is able to test for any STI in consultation with a provider.  If you have any symptoms, exposure or questions, please call to schedule an appointment at 405-325-4441. 


Lab Orders from External Providers

Lab orders from doctors outside of Goddard must be faxed to 405-325-1190 or dropped off in person to the laboratory.  Patients who have their orders faxed must call the laboratory to verify their order has been received and to schedule their appointment.  Patients dropping off their order to the lab may schedule their appointment at the same time.  

Appointments are available as early as the next day after records have been submitted, Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, and may be scheduled at the laboratory or by calling 405-325-2404.


X-Ray

OUHS provides in-house x-rays with digital computerized imaging to help expedite the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury. All of the x-ray examinations performed at OU Health Services are interpreted by a licensed radiologist.

X-ray orders from doctors outside of our facility may be brought in or faxed (preferred) to (405) 325-1190.  We will send the x-ray to the ordering doctor. You must then consult with the ordering doctor about your results.